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‘I stopped looking at reviews as they’re no longer authentic’: Karthik Subbaraj

Director Karthik Subbaraj discusses his innovative storytelling techniques, the challenges faced during production, and the collaborative spirit with Suriya.

Director Karthik Subbaraj's latest release was Retro starring Suriya.

Tamil Cinema

Updated on May 05, 2025 10:51 AM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Fahadh Faasil, Arjun Das thriller Torpedo to roll from year-end: Tharun Moorthy

Thudarum's success leads to anticipation for Fahadh Faasil's next film Torpedo, directed by Tharun Moorthy.

Torpedo, produced by Ashiq Usman, will start shooting later this year and features notable actors including Fahadh Faasil.

Entertainment Others

Published on May 04, 2025 12:45 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Tourist Family review: A feel-good entertainer elevated by Sasikumar and Simran

Tourist Family movie review: Sasikumar and Simran's family drama comes with a touch of social message but one that never gets preachy.

Tourist Family movie review: Simran and Sasikumar star in this uplifting film.

Tamil Cinema

Updated on May 01, 2025 04:59 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Retro movie review: Suriya shines like the sun again but film is an uneven ride

Retro movie review: While the film excels in its first half with strong performances from Suriya and Pooja Hegde, the second half falters.

Retro movie review: Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, it showcases Suriya in an action-romance role.

Tamil Cinema

Updated on May 01, 2025 01:27 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Ayyana Mane review: A tale of mysterious deaths let down by poor writing

Ayyana Mane review: The Kannada web series follows more of a soap opera template instead of the slickness seen on streaming.

Web Series

Updated on Apr 27, 2025 05:40 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Suriya’s Retro is not a competition for HIT The Third Case, says Nani

While promoting his upcoming film, HIT 3, Nani spoke about Suriya's Retro, which is also releasing on May 1.

Nani's HIT 3 and Suriya's Retro are releasing in theatres on May 1.

Telugu Cinema

Updated on Apr 26, 2025 02:26 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Tourist Family is a drama-comedy that will appeal to family audience: Simran

Simran talks about her new film, Tourist Family, her experience working in Good Bad Ugly, and why she wants to take on an action role now.

Tamil Cinema

Updated on Apr 26, 2025 09:42 AM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Thudarum movie review: A top-form Mohanlal shines in gripping movie

Thudarum movie review: Director Tharun Moorthy presents Mohanlal in Thudarum as a relatable taxi driver facing family struggles.

Thudarum showcases Mohanlal in a well-crafted role.

Entertainment Others

Updated on Apr 25, 2025 05:38 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Gangers movie review: Sundar C and Vadivelu’s heist comedy is somewhat funny

Gangers movie review: The first half looks like a vigilante film with comedy thrown in, while the second half picks up pace in connecting the dots.

Tamil Cinema

Updated on Apr 24, 2025 08:40 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Thug Life: Simbu gets emotional, calls Kamal Haasan his ‘on-screen guru’

At the song launch, Simbu shared that it was his privilege to have gotten to work with Kamal Haasan in Thug Life. The film is directed by Mani Ratnam.

Simbu expressed his gratitude towards Kamal Haasan at the Thug Life event.

Tamil Cinema

Published on Apr 18, 2025 04:36 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Thug Life: Kamal Haasan apologises for not working with Mani Ratnam earlier

Kamal Haasan spoke about working with director Mani Ratnam after a gap of more than three decades, for Thug Life. The film is set for release on June 5.

Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam have also co-written the script of Thug Life.

Tamil Cinema

Updated on Apr 18, 2025 02:12 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Kiccha Sudeep finally starts shoot for futuristic Billa Ranga Basha

Director Anup Bhandari's Kannada film Billa Ranga Basha with Kiccha Sudeep has begun shooting after a delay.

Filming for Billa Ranga Basha, a collaboration between director Anup Bhandari and Kiccha Sudeep, has commenced after delays.

Entertainment Others

Updated on Apr 16, 2025 05:29 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Kunchacko Boban says other film industries envy Malayalam cinema for its content

Kunchacko Boban talks to Hindustan Times about his journey, and why he has not worked in any other language apart from Malayalam so far.

Kunchacko Boban in a still from Officer Form Duty.

Entertainment Others

Updated on Apr 13, 2025 04:15 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Maranamass movie review: This Basil Joseph dark comedy is a fun ride

Maranamass movie review: Debutant director Sivaprasad gives a fun dark comedy lifted by its performances, particularly of the lead star Basil Joseph.

Maranamass movie review: Basil Joseph headlines this quirky comedy.

Entertainment Others

Updated on Apr 13, 2025 11:50 AM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Agnyathavasi an attempt to help Kannada cinema cross borders: Hemanth Rao

Hemanth Rao talks about his upcoming film Agnyathavasi, which he hopes will cross borders beyond Karnataka, and help revive Kannada cinema at the box office.

Hemanth Rao is returning with his new film Agnyathavasi.

Entertainment Others

Updated on Apr 11, 2025 10:49 AM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Bazooka movie review: Mammootty's charm is wasted on this poorly written film

Bazooka movie review: Director Deeno Dennis elevates Mammootty to a hero in this heist film but never utilises his abundant acting talent.

Bazooka movie review: Mammootty stars in debutant director Deeno Dennis' heist thriller.

Entertainment Others

Updated on Apr 11, 2025 10:13 AM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Good Bad Ugly movie review: A stylish, massy fan boy tribute to Ajith

Good Bad Ugly movie review: The film features Ajith Kumar in a stylish gangster story, mixing action and nostalgia.

Good Bad Ugly movie review: Despite its flaws, it's a fan-centric tribute showcasing Ajith's charisma.

Tamil Cinema

Updated on Apr 10, 2025 02:40 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

After 30 years, Rajinikanth reveals why he opposed Jayalalithaa

Rajinikanth expressed remorse over RM Veerappan's situation, revealing their friendship and how it influenced his political stance against Jayalalithaa.

Actor Rajinikanth pays floral tributes to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on her 77th birth anniversary, at her residence, Poes Garden in Chennai in February.(Lakshmi)

Tamil Cinema

Updated on Apr 09, 2025 03:51 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Box office should not be ultimate priority: Officer on Duty star Kunchacko Boban

Kunchacko Boban, a prominent Malayalam actor, discusses his career journey, emphasising his lack of planning and desire for diverse roles.

Kunchacko Boban in a still from his hit film Officer on Duty.

Entertainment Others

Updated on Apr 09, 2025 10:36 AM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

With the Khans turning 60 this year, does Bollywood need a new slate of stars?

Opinion: With rising south films and changing audience preferences, the industry must focus on content over star power to thrive.

Bollywood

Updated on Apr 08, 2025 04:35 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Avantika Sundar says parents Khushbu and Sundar C never offered to launch her

Avantika Sundar, daughter of actor Khushbu and filmmaker Sundar C, is set to embark on her acting career.

Avantika Sundar is set to debut in films soon.

Tamil Cinema

Updated on Apr 06, 2025 01:10 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Test review: R Madhavan, Siddharth, Nayanthara excel but film fails to score big

Test movie review: Madhavan, Siddharth, and Nayanthara's sports drama is carried only by their performances.

Test movie review: Madhavan, Siddharth, Nayanthara star in this sports drama.

Tamil Cinema

Updated on Apr 04, 2025 02:50 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

‘I’d love to make a romance with Chiyaan Vikram,’ says filmmaker SU Arun Kumar

SU Arun Kumar expresses gratitude for industry appreciation while feeling underrated. He reflects on past failures and emphasises storytelling over budget.

'We have worked on each of the films with utmost sincerity,' says Arun Kumar about his collaborations with Vikram.

Tamil Cinema

Updated on Apr 04, 2025 06:18 AM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

L2 Empuraan: Prithviraj takes Malayalam cinema pan-India, but cracks remain

L2 Empuraan may not be a perfect film but with it, director Prithviraj Sukumaran takes an important step to take Malayalam cinema a level above.

L2 Empuraan stars Mohanlal with Prithviraj Sukumaran donning the director's hat.

Entertainment Others

Updated on Mar 29, 2025 07:36 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

I lack confidence to play larger-than-life characters: Rekhachithram’s Asif Ali

Asif Ali shares his challenges with playing stylised police roles and expresses a desire to tackle larger-than-life characters.

Asif Ali discusses the challenges of portraying police characters and looks forward to Tiki Taka, where he hopes to embody a larger-than-life persona.

Entertainment Others

Updated on Mar 23, 2025 02:08 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

The Perusu problem: Why Tamil adult comedies continue to fail at the box office

With Perusu failing to work at the box office, a look at how Tamil adult-comedies have fared over the years and what is stopping them from working.

Perusu, the latest Tamil adult-comedy, has failed to strike gold at the box office.

Tamil Cinema

Updated on Mar 22, 2025 02:38 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

SJ Suryah calls Veera Dheera Sooran 'a Hollywood-like film made in Tamil'

SJ Suryah talks about collaborating with Vikram for the first time in their upcoming film Veera Dheera Sooran.

SJ Suryah is working with Vikram in Veera Dheera Sooran.

Tamil Cinema

Updated on Mar 21, 2025 11:20 AM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Why Netflix's Adolescence is a wake-up call to society

The Netflix series Adolescence explores the impact of social media on a 13-year-old boy, Jamie, who commits murder.

Adolescence, available on Netflix, is one of the very best shows of the year.

Web Series

Published on Mar 20, 2025 05:14 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Vikram: ‘Veera Dheera Sooran is one of the most gratifying movies in my life’

Vikram said that he was hooked from the moment director SU Arun Kumar narrated the story of the film for the first time.

Chiyan Vikram-starrer Veera Dheera Sooran releases on March 27.

Tamil Cinema

Updated on Mar 19, 2025 06:30 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

Ravi Mohan turns director with film starring Yogi Babu

Actor Ravi Mohan is donning the director's hat soon with a film starring Yogi Babu. The actor had spoken about his directorial dreams with HT last year.

Actor Ravi Mohan is turning director with his first home production.

Tamil Cinema

Published on Mar 18, 2025 04:05 PM IST

ByLatha Srinivasan

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Director Karthik Subbaraj discusses his innovative storytelling techniques, the challenges faced during production, and the collaborative spirit with Suriya.

Thudarum's success leads to anticipation for Fahadh Faasil's next film Torpedo, directed by Tharun Moorthy.

Tourist Family movie review: Sasikumar and Simran's family drama comes with a touch of social message but one that never gets preachy.

Retro movie review: While the film excels in its first half with strong performances from Suriya and Pooja Hegde, the second half falters.

Ayyana Mane review: The Kannada web series follows more of a soap opera template instead of the slickness seen on streaming.

While promoting his upcoming film, HIT 3, Nani spoke about Suriya's Retro, which is also releasing on May 1.

Simran talks about her new film, Tourist Family, her experience working in Good Bad Ugly, and why she wants to take on an action role now.

Thudarum movie review: Director Tharun Moorthy presents Mohanlal in Thudarum as a relatable taxi driver facing family struggles.

Gangers movie review: The first half looks like a vigilante film with comedy thrown in, while the second half picks up pace in connecting the dots.

At the song launch, Simbu shared that it was his privilege to have gotten to work with Kamal Haasan in Thug Life. The film is directed by Mani Ratnam.

Kamal Haasan spoke about working with director Mani Ratnam after a gap of more than three decades, for Thug Life. The film is set for release on June 5.

Director Anup Bhandari's Kannada film Billa Ranga Basha with Kiccha Sudeep has begun shooting after a delay.

Kunchacko Boban talks to Hindustan Times about his journey, and why he has not worked in any other language apart from Malayalam so far.

Maranamass movie review: Debutant director Sivaprasad gives a fun dark comedy lifted by its performances, particularly of the lead star Basil Joseph.

Hemanth Rao talks about his upcoming film Agnyathavasi, which he hopes will cross borders beyond Karnataka, and help revive Kannada cinema at the box office.

Bazooka movie review: Director Deeno Dennis elevates Mammootty to a hero in this heist film but never utilises his abundant acting talent.

Good Bad Ugly movie review: The film features Ajith Kumar in a stylish gangster story, mixing action and nostalgia.

Rajinikanth expressed remorse over RM Veerappan's situation, revealing their friendship and how it influenced his political stance against Jayalalithaa.

Kunchacko Boban, a prominent Malayalam actor, discusses his career journey, emphasising his lack of planning and desire for diverse roles.

Opinion: With rising south films and changing audience preferences, the industry must focus on content over star power to thrive.

Avantika Sundar, daughter of actor Khushbu and filmmaker Sundar C, is set to embark on her acting career.

Test movie review: Madhavan, Siddharth, and Nayanthara's sports drama is carried only by their performances.

SU Arun Kumar expresses gratitude for industry appreciation while feeling underrated. He reflects on past failures and emphasises storytelling over budget.

L2 Empuraan may not be a perfect film but with it, director Prithviraj Sukumaran takes an important step to take Malayalam cinema a level above.

Asif Ali shares his challenges with playing stylised police roles and expresses a desire to tackle larger-than-life characters.

With Perusu failing to work at the box office, a look at how Tamil adult-comedies have fared over the years and what is stopping them from working.

SJ Suryah talks about collaborating with Vikram for the first time in their upcoming film Veera Dheera Sooran.

The Netflix series Adolescence explores the impact of social media on a 13-year-old boy, Jamie, who commits murder.

Vikram said that he was hooked from the moment director SU Arun Kumar narrated the story of the film for the first time.

Actor Ravi Mohan is donning the director's hat soon with a film starring Yogi Babu. The actor had spoken about his directorial dreams with HT last year.

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